Global Voice Stories

For many women’s rights campaigners in Turkey, the difficulties women have in holding on to their maiden names is evidence of discrimination. © Chris McGrath/Getty Images

For Turkish Women, What’s in a Surname?

Many campaigners argue that the mandatory surname change after marriage is evidence of institutionalised discrimination.

10 Jan 25

A defaced mural of Hafez al-Assad, father of former Syrian President Bashar al-Assad is seen on a highway on the outskirts of Damascus on December 17, 2024. © Chris McGrath/Getty Images

Syria’s Ten Post-Assad Challenges

As Syrians start to re-build, complex domestic, regional and international realties will determine this transition.

19 Dec 24

A woman waves the flag of the Syrian rebels as people gather to celebrate the fall of the government, in Umayyad Square on December 8, 2024 in Damascus, Syria. Rebel forces in Syria claimed that they had retaken the capital from longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, who was reported to have fled the country. © Ali Haj Suleiman/Getty Images

Syria After Assad: Euphoria and Fears

The euphoria and fear of Syrians following Bashar al-Assad's overthrow.

13 Dec 24

A man is pictured in front of a vandalised political banner featuring a portrait of Bashar al-Assad, following news the Syrian government regime had fallen on, December 8, 2024 in Damascus, Syria. © Ali Haj Suleiman/Getty Images

“Is Syria Now the Same Country I Left?"

This has given people across the whole region hope.

9 Dec 24

People react to the fall of Syrian regime in Umayyad Square on December 8, 2024 in Damascus, Syria. Rebel forces in Syria claimed that they had retaken the capital from longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, who was reported to have fled the country. © Ali Haj Suleiman/Getty Images

Syria: “Can I Just Be Happy Today?”

It’s like a miracle. Not a single drop of blood was shed in Damascus.

9 Dec 24

A woman waves the flag of the Syrian rebels as people gather to celebrate the fall of the government, in Umayyad Square on December 8, 2024 in Damascus, Syria. Rebel forces in Syria claimed that they had retaken the capital from longtime ruler Bashar al-Assad, who was reported to have fled the country. © Ali Haj Suleiman/Getty Images

Syria: “Right Now I Am Not Afraid”

Many of us wanted change but couldn’t express it because of our extreme fear.

9 Dec 24

People chant slogans and sing songs during a rally for International Women's Day on March 08, 2021 in Istanbul, Turkey. © Burak Kara/Getty Images

Combating Gender Disinformation in Turkey

IWPR's Turkish handbook helps women journalists counter gender disinformation.

29 Nov 24

Women journalists working in the Turkish media face multiple challenges, including prejudice, exclusion and harassment. © Burak Kara/Getty Images

Turkey: “Media Can Show Solutions”

How newsrooms need to organise to boost gender equality.

28 Nov 24

A still from a promotional video by ISIS Prisons Museum.

Remembering Islamic State Victims

Virtual museum documents Islamic State atrocities through digital technology and forensic investigation.

11 Oct 24

Smoke rises from a building destroyed by an Israeli airstrike on October 2, 2024 in Beirut, Lebanon. © Daniel Carde/Getty Images

Lebanon in Crisis

Misinformation spreads panic in Lebanon amid Israel's ongoing offensive against Hezbollah.

4 Oct 24

Middle East

For Turkish Women, What’s in a Surname?

Syria’s Ten Post-Assad Challenges

Syria After Assad: Euphoria and Fears

“Is Syria Now the Same Country I Left?"

Syria: “Can I Just Be Happy Today?”

Syria: “Right Now I Am Not Afraid”

Combating Gender Disinformation in Turkey

Turkey: “Media Can Show Solutions”

Remembering Islamic State Victims

Lebanon in Crisis

IWPR United Kingdom

IWPR United States

IWPR Netherlands